Christmas morning

Adelaide

"Something smells wonderful," Oren said as we made our way down the stairs and toward the kitchen.

"I have your coffee poured, and the calzones are almost ready," Silvia said.

"Silvia," I said, taking in the counter filled with sweets. "You always outdo yourself."

She grinned. "I like having people around again. This place was too quiet for too long."

A squeal came from the way of the corridor to the pool ...